KENYA Law and Practice Contributed by: Sammy Ndolo, Njeri Wagacha, Brian Muchiri and Deborah Sese, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (incorporating Kieti Law LLP) is a leading Kenyan law firm that provides quality, specialised and personalised legal services in key specialist areas of practice. The firm’s lawyers are recognised for their depth of expertise and exten - sive experience in all prominent sectors attractive to private equity investors in Africa. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr’s services include fund formation, portfolio
acquisitions and exits, legal and tax due diligence, follow-on acquisitions, debt and equity restructuring or refinancing and business restructuring processes. The firm handles a wide range of cross-border trans - actions, spanning Eastern Africa and other countries such as Mauritius, Nigeria, Ghana, the UK and Nor - way.
Authors
Sammy Ndolo is the Kenya managing partner at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, and a partner in the corporate and commercial and finance and banking practice areas. He has expertise in private equity, M&A, corporate law,
Brian Muchiri is a partner at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr specialising in banking and finance, corporate M&A and competition law. He advises leading private equity firms, development finance institutions and
competition law, fintech and finance. Sammy is highly commended in the market for his rigorous approach and detailed knowledge, having been involved in complex and high-profile transactions. His experience extends to public and private M&A, as well as cross-border transactions. He was ranked in Band 4 in Chambers Global Corporate/M&A in the period 2016–24. Sammy is also ranked in Band 3 in Chambers Global 2025 for Banking & Finance and Fintech. in the corporate and commercial practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, specialising in private equity, M&A, venture capital and fintech. Njeri qualified as a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (Europe) LLP and is also admitted in Kenya. She has over 12 years’ experience practising in Africa, the UAE and Europe. Njeri is highly regarded by clients and peers and has led several significant cross- border Africa transactions. In 2025, she was ranked in Band 4 in the Chambers Global Corporate/M&A and in Band 2 in the Chambers Global Fintech rankings. Njeri Wagacha is a dual-qualified bilingual corporate lawyer and partner
corporates on structuring and executing complex investments across East Africa. Brian is known for his strategic insight and meticulous execution, particularly in cross-border financings, leveraged acquisitions and regulatory-driven transactions. His experience includes advising on fund investments, shareholder arrangements, exits and the financing of portfolio companies across a range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, financial services and technology.
Deborah Sese is a senior associate at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr in the corporate and commercial practice specialising in private equity and M&A. Deborah has specialist experience in M&A, private equity,
capital markets, competition law, banking and finance, technology and general corporate law, within both the local and international spheres. She has more than five years’ experience advising on complex commercial transactions, representing both the buy and sell side across several sectors including private equity, banking, technology, telecommunication, energy and infrastructure, transport, healthcare and food processing, as well as manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods and infrastructure.
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